Lakes of Savannah South Community Association, Inc.
Full Architectural Restrictions & Improvement Guidelines

General Requirements

• ARC approval is required PRIOR to any exterior change, addition, or improvement.
• All plans must be submitted with required drawings, materials list, samples, and site survey when applicable.
• Improvements must not encroach on easements or violate setback lines.
• Improvements must not impede drainage or cause runoff onto neighboring property.
• Construction must be completed within 45 days of commencement unless otherwise stated.
• All city, county, and windstorm permits must be obtained.
• Improvements must be equal or better quality than original construction.

Building Materials

• Brick, stucco, stone, or cultured stone must match original home in thickness, mortar, spacing, and appearance.
• Only fiber-cement siding (JamesHardie Hardiplank® or equivalent) permitted.
• Minimum 20-year siding warranty required.
• Siding must match original thickness, width, spacing, and color.
• Siding must be installed over moisture barrier (Tyvek® or equivalent).
• No sagging, warping, or irregular coloration permitted.

Roofing

• Minimum 25-year warranty shingles required.
• Roof must match existing roof in quality and appearance.
• Roof color must be an approved earthtone shade.
• Corrugated metal, aluminum, acrylic roofing prohibited.
• Minimum Type 30 felt underlayment required.
• Shingle samples must be submitted with application.

Painting

• ARC approval required for all exterior painting (even same color).
• Colors must be harmonious earthtones.
• Trim must be earthtone and may be darker than main color.
• Only one accent color permitted.
• Exterior doors may be stained natural wood or painted approved color.

Decks & Patios

• Deck height may not exceed 2 feet (excluding railing).
• Railing may not exceed 42 inches.
• Decking materials limited to treated pine, cedar, or approved synthetic material.
• Patios may be concrete, brick, stone, or masonry.
• Must not alter drainage patterns.

Patio Covers & Enclosures

• Aluminum patio covers and corrugated roofs prohibited.
• Materials must match home exterior.
• Height: 7–12 feet when attached to home.
• Detached covers limited to 8 feet.
• Must not encroach on easements or setback lines.
• Roof pitch must not exceed house roof slope.
• Shingles required unless arbor/trellis style.
• Enclosures must match home materials; no visible metal except frames/screens.

Sunrooms

• Rear of residence only.
• Maximum projection: 20 feet from rear plane.
• Maximum height: 12 feet or eave height (whichever lower).
• Concrete slab minimum 3 inches thick required.
• Safety glass only (3/16" tempered minimum).
• No plexiglass, plastic, fiberglass, or acrylic allowed.
• No exposed HVAC ductwork permitted.
• No exterior window coverings permitted.

Gazebos

• Maximum size: 100 square feet.
• Maximum height: 12 feet.
• Minimum 6 feet from property lines.
• Permanent roof required.
• Located in rear or side yard only.
• Must match home materials and colors.

Swimming Pools & Spas

• Above-ground pools prohibited.
• Must comply with City of Pearland fence code.
• Must not extend past platted building lines.
• No encroachment into easements.
• No water discharge onto neighboring property.
• Temporary fencing required during construction.
• Mechanical equipment must be within fenced yard.

Outbuidlings

• Maximum one outbuilding per lot.
• Maximum 100 square feet.
• Maximum 8 feet high.
• Must match home materials and colors.
• Metal and vinyl buildings prohibited (except small units under 20 sq. ft. not visible from street).

Landscaping

• Required Yard Trees (2.5" caliper minimum) may not be removed.
• Required Street Trees must be Live Oaks (2" caliper).
• Palm trees may not replace required trees.
• Queen and Mexican Fan palms not permitted in front yard.
• No landscape timbers or railroad ties visible from street.
• Edging may not exceed 18 inches height.
• Mulch must be pine bark or hardwood (no red mulch).
• Irrigation must comply with TCEQ regulations.

Fencing

• Materials limited to cedar wood or steel ornamental.
• Chain link and wire fencing prohibited.
• Maximum height 6 feet unless approved.
• No painting/staining of wood fences visible from street.
• Steel fences must be flat black (except breezeway).
• Posts must be buried minimum 2 feet in concrete.

Exterior Lighting

• Maximum height 8 feet.
• No pole-mounted security lights.
• No mercury vapor or sodium vapor lights.
• Must not create nuisance to neighbors.
• Subject to 90-day trial period for nuisance determination.

Garages

• 2–3 car garage required.
• Garage conversion prohibited.
• Must accommodate at least two vehicles.

Driveways

• Attached garage: max 18 feet wide at property line.
• Detached garage: max 12 feet wide at property line.
• Decorative materials allowed with ARC approval.

Basketball Goals

• Must be free-standing; no garage mounting.
• Installed behind 25-foot building line.
• Portable goals must be stored when not in use.
• Left out more than 48 hours considered violation.

Play Stuctures

• Restricted to fenced backyard.
• Maximum height 12 feet.
• Minimum 5 feet from property lines.
• No tarps, windsocks, or streamers permitted.

Antennae & Satellite Dishes

• Maximum 40 inches in diameter.
• Rear mounting preferred.
• Larger antennae prohibited.

Signs

• One security sign front and one rear (max 1 sq. ft.).
• One open house sign day-of only.
• Election signs allowed 45 days before election; removed within 48 hours after.

Miscellaneous

• Maximum two birdhouses; under 8 feet high; within fenced yard.
• Rain gutters must match home color; no drainage to adjacent lot.
• Front/side street awnings prohibited.
• Solar screens limited to black, dark brown, dark gray.
• Burglar bars prohibited.
• Holiday decorations allowed 30 days before; removed within 15 days after.